Describe how the gravitational forces from the Sun and the Moon compare from one side of Earth to the other.
a. The Sun exerts a stronger force on the side of Earth furthest from the Sun, and the Moon exerts a stronger force on the side nearest the Moon.
b. The Sun exerts a stronger force on the side of Earth nearest the Sun, and the Moon exerts a stronger force on the side nearest the Moon.
c. The Sun exerts a stronger force on the side of Earth furthest from the Sun, and the Moon exerts a stronger force on the side furthest from the Moon.
d. The Sun exerts a stronger force on the side of Earth nearest the Sun, and the Moon exerts a stronger force on the side furthest from the Moon
Ans: b. The Sun exerts a stronger force on the side of Earth nearest the Sun, and the Moon exerts a stronger force on the side nearest the Moon.
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